Trying to Fix an Overflowing Toilet Cistern 

This set of videos is interesting to me. I'm a maintenance man in America, and seeing the difference in the standard between here, and there is fascinating.

I'm liking this series bringing back the "trying to fix things around the home" series nice 👍

Thanks for this pal, you've just saved me from paying a plumber. The job was done as per your video with no issues. I did use the wife's toothbrush but I'm sure she won't mind 😀

After almost 23 years, I replaced my two toilets' overflow and flush valves using a Korky universal kit. Had to take the tank off, but everything works like new again, no more hissing. In North America, that white spout has a rubber tube that goes to the overflow valve. Not sure if it's the same for the UK.

I have this issue a lot. It's the centre flush valve. Half twist comes out and a build up of scale under the rubber seal.

Awesome, exact same flush unit doing the exact same thing for me, Reseating all the seals and a good clean worked. Thank you sir you are very good at this. 👍👍👍👍👍

As others have pointed out below - the min and max for the level should both be set down. The little white tube protruding from the float would be used with a flexible tube to go into the overflow that adds more water volume down in the bowl. Great work Vince! I enjoy how you work things out and get repairs done

Nice simple fix. With mine that was constantly leaking into the pan, it wasn't the overflow but a piece of the in tank blu flush puck that had lodged itself between the flush outlet and the rubber 'flapper' which caused it not to seal properly. Took me ages to find it.

Another wonderful fix! You've totally spoilled us today!

Awesome video ! Have it a go ! Reminds me of love island 👍

Very nice household fixes :) Used few hours to tidy up broken Playstation 1 game cases, made one good case out of two broken ones with plastic glue and swapping parts over.

The hole on top is the weep hole, the valve has chamber on top and uses water pressure on top of the diaphragm to shut off, when the level drops the weep hole is opened releasing the pressure allowing to diaphragm to lift off the seat and let water in, as the level rises the weep hole is closed, that builds up pressure on top of the diaphragm forcing it onto the seating and stopping the water. They are commonly called equilibrium valves or torbec (one of the first companies to make them for toilets) You can drink softened water in the UK although it's not recommended for very young children/babies and the elderly as there is a slightly raised sodium level but it won't hurt most adults & children. Common practice is to have the kitchen sink cold supply on hard water and the rest on softened water.

My toilet is j6st constantly letting water trough but if I hit it with the flat hand on the side it stops. I have another model of flushing but you gave me an idea it could be the same part that's failing. I will have a look.

Reminds me of the Film Dumb & Dumber and the scene when Harry takes a “poo” in a toilet and throws the ballcock out of the window when the toilet refuses to flush! 🤣🤣🤣

Full bathroom fix day eh? Keep up the good work fella and stay safe!

Oh wow. This is so much different than toilets in the United States. It's pretty cool how there are vastly different designs depending on the country. And we definitely can drink softened water here in the US too.

Wow! Despite the all the failures - the water is kinda good in your area. Not much crust on cistern surface!

Love your content Vince. You are a blessing to the human race.

"I suppose it is like a dad giving it a go because they like to do it themselves" feel like it is almost exactly that :D

In the states, that white fitting spits out water while the tank is being filled and there is a hose connected to it that goes to the overfill tube so that water gets run around the bowl as the tank is filling.

It's very interesting to see how different some parts are between countries. All our shutoffs have handles. Never saw one with just a screw.

I have same one hardly found this video Mine needed cleaning as we use storm water I just did not want to break anything but yeah it was easy to remove the top and put it back after I have watched your video😊 it worked like charm thanks

i had this happedn recently but it was an older unit with a rubber seal this had split allowing water to constantly drip thought the the bowl - had to fit a new unit similar to the one you have in yours

Plumber Mate Vince, to the rescue.

That is interesting about not being able to drink water processed through a water softener. Absolutely it's ok in the US, we have one as we have quite hard water. We use potassium as the softening agent, though salt is also commonly used. And yes, if we did not use a water softener, our pipes, hot water heater, etc would get quite scaled up, our dishes and clothes wouldn't get as clean as they could, and also it helps with our bathing as well. So yeah it'd be much better to get something if that's possible for you guys!

nice quick fixes around the home cool :)

Your place is a lot like mine. Lots of little stuff that should have been done when it first started....... At least I now have a list on the fridge and no partner to remind me....

By us in Switzerland almost all newer or renovated houses have a water softener

Thanks for this video, had this exact issue and was looking for a fix! Very helpful :)

Great video!

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I bet your wife made you fix this stuff 😂 and your getting paid for it with adverts man the internet is amazing

Thanks mate mine is doing this jib for tomorrow 😊

1) I'm amazed that none or your shutoff valves have handles! What is one expected to do in an emergency? 2) Wait, the shut-off is part of the hose? 3) The toilet tank is bolted to the wall? Is that standard?

Hehe Watford company called Fix the Bog lolol Still they had the Siamp button I needed...

thank you, my one is different but concept same and fixed with new part

good job mate.

Please note, the fill valve typically has a small diameter hose, maybe 6 mm that runs from that white plastic barb over to a clip that directs the water flow from the hose down the overflow tube. The function of the hose is to allow water into the bowl after a flush to bring the resting height of the water in the bowl up to its fullest height. No harm if too much water goes into bowl during refill process, the extra just goes down the drain. Although you could argue its wasteful. It does help with preventing solids from getting stuck around the edges of a lower water level in bowl. It doesn’t appear to be working on your unit, because I didn’t observe water leaving that barb, so i would replace it. A universal fill vale would be fine. Good luck!

Good job vince

Vince attempts plumbing... So I predict that the house burns down. 😁

he went from fixing plumber games to being a plumber

New house?

Sometimes a little washing up liquid will lubricate such mechanisms to release easier and stop the water

Just because you hear it close, it does not mean it’s sealed off. Water can still pass the seal if it’s scaled up. The small hole is a pilot which, when closed, allows pressure to build on the main diaphragm, closing off the water. The black seal not seating will also cause an overfill problem. If that comes out, try turning it over.

The inlet assembly sometimes has an adjustable height to adjust the water level in the cistern. That would help prevent future overflows

I had this issue before. The fill valve seal diaphragm is usually dirty or gets stuck from some build up of scale or some slime/scum holds it open. It's usually located right under that small hole he cleaned up. Most of the time, that diaphragm just needs to be cleaned and if needs to be replaced, pretty cheap. In the end, I would have cleaned up that small hole too and the little rubber stopper under the lever that blocks that small hole. Simple and easy fix if you are willing to tinker with it.

I would flush and empty the tank, then pull the fill valve and clean it thoroughly. Most places sterilize water via chlorine. Chlorine attacks rubber seals and plastics like PVC (poly vinyl chloride). Replace rubber parts and inspect plastic for signs of decomposition. You will likely be doing this job again. Here in the US at least a complete rebuild kit for a toilet is $20. Well worth it if you make more than $10 an hour.

WIFEY'S TOOTHBRUSH VINCE?😂🤣😂🙃

Your water level looks too high to where you don't have much leeway until the water goes down the overfill tube. You might want to drop the fill assembly down just a bit to where the water only comes within 1/2 inch (12mm) from the top of the overfill tube.

This started excellently because most of the toilet plumbing video makers do not have a common courtesy to clean the bog first...

My brother has a water softener but has a filter so he can drink the water. You can also get other systems that don’t use salt and can drink the water

Toilet paper's the right way round, good lad.

Was it wifey’s toothpaste Vince ? 😂

Wow, 4 videos at once.

I hope that's not your wifeeeee toothbrush you were using lol

was really hoping to see Vince's Ballcock

hard water is a menace to society

Whos toothbrush did you use lol

I have the same issue with my toilet but the button also constantly got stuck so got a new system as the toilet is from 2008

..... Australian invention, half flush, your welcome Mate.

Had to fix this like 5 times in the past 10 years, pain in the ass. Would just fill it up with 2 liters of white vinegar and boiling water and leave it overnight

A minor point but one of your commenters says they use potassium as a water softener. As a person on blood pressure medication I'm told potassium should be avoided as it negates the effect of the medicine. I'm no doctor so can't say if that's correct or not.

The toilet on my school has the same fault. And that since about 2 years

why didn't you flush the water out of the cistern first before starting

pretty much any plumbing problem = scale. Confirmed again.

What an over complicated device. Usually you have a valve, a leaver arm and a swimmer. Done.

In my experience, toilet fixes are temporal, it always fails again.

Citric acid and boiling water, give everything a good clean (taps, kettles etc) every month or so.

Sweet

Ive driven the porcelain bus many times!!!!!

there should be a tube coming off the top n going to the overflow tube to fill the toilet bowl

Why multiple videos Vince?

Oh yeah👌

Times when I worked with toilets flush toilet till water at bottom of tank shut off water then with sponge suck up the rest of water in tank then work on the parts

...wait? what? "you are not allowed to drink the water in this country?" can you give us more details?

Please fix a Henry hoover

If you have CLR or vinegar clean tank better

A real life super mario

his wife just wanted him to clean the toilet

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Maybe a cup or so of vinegar will clear up any corrosion.

so uh... who's toothbrush is that? 🦷😱🤣

Dammit daughter just set her nag jaw to stun reminding me I got to fix the toilet button and the bathroom taps... taps drip I say its their nature but she is not having it and I replaced the toilet button with a bit of delrin, still works fine just looks a bit mickey mouse... oh well

Who is going to find out if you are drinking softened water, Vince?? Why don't you just install a softener yourself? Though I know some people here who get massive diarrhea from softened water here.

I thought that you were tech.

XD DD D

You had no idea what you were doing and yet you decided to make a video and waste people's time...

What a stupid design. Typical modern cheap plastic crap. The old traditional ball valves just work and last for many years. If my bog cistern had that float valve, I would glue an extra piece of rubber on top of or around the piece already there and maybe a small o-ring around the tiny hole where the water comes out. Should make a better seal.

يارب اتوسل إليك بحق إسمك الاعظم ان ترزق صاحب اليد التي ستـدعـمـني فرحه يسجد لها باكيا ورزقا لا ينتهي وتوفيق لا نهايه يارب 🕊♥️.